Akon in In ATL To Support #AkonLightingAfrica Campaign
“In order to help raise funds for ALA, Akon is teaming with the Passport Experience Festival this weekend. Twenty artists and DJs – including Reggae performer Gyptian, Nigerian singer Timaya, Major Lazer’s Walshy Fire, DJ/Songwriter Bryan Michael Cox, DJ Babey Drew, DJ Speakerfoxx, and the Ying Yang Twins – will perform at Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park.”
Timbaland, Missy and Magoo Back in the Studio
Young Thug and Birdman Allegedly Tried to Kill Lil Wayne
“According to Atlanta’s WSBTV, court documents claim Birdman conspired with Young Thug to try and kill Wayne. A Cobb County indictment filed in June states Thug and Birdman were involved in a RICO conspiracy to have Wayne’s tour bus shot.”
Kid Ink Talks Top Five, his Inspiration and his Favorite Collabo’s
The “Be Real” rapper revealed his top five hip hop album of all time to SKEE TV. The L.A native also mentions his source of inspiration, his mother. “My mother inspired the musical part and the talent whether it be playing the piano or working on vocals,” said the “Show Me” rapper. “Just her doing writing and understanding that, I think that was the inspiration to try and understand the music and show and prove.”
Young Thug Arrested for Threatening to Shoot Security Guard in the Face
On July 7th, Young Thug was escorted out of Atlanta’s Perimeter Mall for criminal trespass. While being escorted out of the building, cops say the rapper threatened to shoot a mall security guard in their face. The “Off-Set” rapper was arrested this morning at his home in Sandy Springs, GA, for the incident.
